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Due to their metallic colour, white fillings are a more contemporary alternative to conventional amalgam fillings, which are also known as silver fillings.

In actuality, metal fillings do not include silver; rather, they are an alloy of several metals in powder form, which was once combined with around 50% liquid mercury to create the filling paste.

Alternatives have been created as a result of worries about the toxicity of the mercury used in dental procedures over time. However, many patients prefer white fillings since amalgam fillings made without mercury are still quite noticeable when compared to the teeth’s natural enamel.

What are white fillings?

The composite material used to create white fillings often consists of resin as well as inorganic components like glass, porcelain, or ceramic. This composite material may be moulded and hardened in a lab to create bridges, full replacement teeth, and other cosmetic dental procedures.

As an alternative, it can be applied as a dental filler and then hardened in the patient’s mouth using particular light wavelengths.

In order to provide a far more understated aesthetic, this enables white fillings to be precisely moulded to the form of the tooth’s surface before being hardened into place.

Why are white fillings better?

The risk of the filling shrinking over time is one of the historical drawbacks of using white composites rather of amalgam, although modern white fillings address this issue.

Instead, for a longer-lasting filler that requires minimal maintenance, the composites utilised today are far more stable (although regular dental check-ups are still advised).

If desired, the specific colour of the composite can be altered to match the shade of your teeth naturally, taking into account the natural ageing process that causes teeth to naturally yellow.

You get an attractive filling with no unfavourable side effects because white composite fillings are not linked to any health risks or hazardous effects.